What are the schools like in Pine Ridge, AL?

School district data for Pine Ridge is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Pine Ridge?

The median household income in Pine Ridge, AL is $77,969 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Pine Ridge, AL?

Pine Ridge has an average high temperature of 52.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.0 inches.

Pine Ridge, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Pine Ridge, AL?

Pine Ridge has a violent crime rate of 74.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 669.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pine Ridge, AL a Good Place to Live?

Pine Ridge is a small town of 635 in Alabama, with a median household income of $77,969 and a 2.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Pine Ridge stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pine Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pine Ridge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Pine Ridge metro area.

Metric	Pine Ridge, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$835	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,969	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pine Ridge's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.1 /100k

Property Crime

669.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Pine Ridge, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pine Ridge sees average highs of 52.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 58.0 inches of annual precipitation and 5.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pine Ridge, AL
Average High — January	52.2°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	58.0"
Annual Snowfall	5.0"

Demographics

Metric	Pine Ridge, AL	National Avg
Population	635	—
Median Age	26.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	6.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rainsville, AL 4 mi Fort Payne, AL 5 mi Shiloh, AL 5 mi Fyffe, AL 7 mi Sylvania, AL 8 mi

Pine Ridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Ridge, AL affordable or expensive?

Pine Ridge has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $835/month against a median household income of $77,969.

What is the crime rate in Pine Ridge, AL?

Pine Ridge's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 669.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pine Ridge?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Pine Ridge, AL a good place to live?

Pine Ridge, AL has a population of 635, a median household income of $77,969, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pine Ridge?

Pine Ridge averages 52.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.0 inches with about 5.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pine Ridge?

The population of Pine Ridge, Alabama is 635 with a median age of 26.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pine Ridge?

Key numbers for living in Pine Ridge: median home N/A, median household income $77,969, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.